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The minimum cost of a unit of alcohol in Scotland has increased from 50p to 65p per unit today. This is in an effort to counteract the effects of inflation and ensure the policy remains effective.

This year’s winter vaccination programme to protect those most vulnerable to flu and COVID-19 has started in Scotland, with invitations to book or attend an appointment now being sent to those who are eligible.

This year’s Annual Review will take place on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at PHS offices in Gyle Square, Edinburgh.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) and the Scottish Directors of Public Health have published a consensus statement – Better Places.

Public Health Scotland has published Scottish Legionnaires’ disease data for 2023, which shows an ongoing increase in cases and incidence.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter. It’s as easy as a wee scoosh up the nose.

The annual report from the National Records of Scotland shows that there were 1,172 drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2023; a 12% increase on the previous year after two years of decreases.

With Scotland’s new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine programme having begun, Public Health Scotland is encouraging those eligible to get vaccinated.

Public Health Scotland (PHS) and the Scottish Directors of Public Health have published a consensus statement which outlines the urgent need for action to improve the health and wellbeing of Scotland’s population through decisive action to improve diet and weight.

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has today published its advice to UK governments on the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccination programme.